A RIVER Inspired END Grain Cutting Board *** Making The Most Of Walnut Sapwood

Nature inspires mostly all of my working is tightly infused with my craft. With this walnut end grain cutting board I tried to mimic the flow of water down the center of the board, hence the name "riverboard". This is crafted from solid walnut and I used the sapwood to help create the effect. An all original idea that I am excited to share with you, thanks for watching and all the support!! I hope you Enjoy!
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[@johnbrinkman6150]

I am a retired old guy and you give me hope for the future of woodworking in an ever hectic shallow society. You my friend are living life right.

[@thewoodplank4376]

I really appreciate it John, I am happy to share the journey. Woodworking keeps me grounded and connected with natures never ending beauty.

[@pmdinaz]

2 years late..but man..that is gorgeous!

[@marcusviniciusdeoliveira8269]

A lot of dedication, perfect work. Congratulations 👏👏 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Leesgirlrn]

This may be the most beautiful cutting board I've ever seen!! Absolutely stunning!

[@prandonera]

Spectacular!

[@user-ed1tu4cu5x]

Дуже круто, дякую.

[@scotttrickett6873]

You live in an amazing place dude!

[@jeffreyknotts4148]

Beautiful!

[@robertmcdonald4649]

A beautiful work of art .

[@danharcz7810]

Very nicely done. Turned out awesome.

[@davidmagen5916]

Really nice work… inspiring.

[@metdukh955]

Waoo the whole things in the video just amazing. I'm madly in love with those tools as well.😍

[@georgebrill3072]

Great Looking board.

[@chriswilson6825]

Great work!

[@jumpingjacks5558]

You create stunning cutting boards. You have a lot of good ideas I will try.

[@ibrahimhanna1693]

that's a gorgeous board, and stunning place that you live in. congratz.

[@bluepeakworkworking]

Fantastic board! I can really 'see' the river. Your artistry is only matched by your skill. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrKrema1]

Wow, Respect. Wonderfull Job. Very Nice. 👌👌

[@ulftornert2855]

My goodness! Love the intro, the music AND the board! 😀👍❤

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks so much! This board really came together and captured the feeling I was going for.

[@carolriley8472]

Another beauty!

[@thewoodplank4376]

🙏

[@lornejarrett3749]

Absolutely love watching your videos. From them I have learned not only the dos and don'ts about making end grain cutting boards, but also how to arrange the boards and grain to get a beautiful result. I am also hooked on the beauty of walnut. I have just completed five end grain for Christmas gifts, using walnut with fabulous results. Thank you for all your help and inspiration.

[@spazianiband]

Hi, you really make some excellent masterpieces, it's a pleasure to see how you treat wood, congratulations.

[@emmareyes2298]

I wish I could have that board! It's gorgeous, I love it 😍

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks! This board is available, I have it listed on my website if your interested (thewoodplank.com), it's a real beauty!

[@Grabber10]

great wok again. Love the work you do Bob

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks Bob 🙏

[@devincomiskey3482]

Gorgeous board!

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks so much!! 🙌

[@mikererichaq3402]

Thanks for your videos, they have opened my mind to different ideas and what can be done

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks for watching....Thats what its all about, outside the box ideas 🙌

[@GarySmythe]

Beautiful Board. Thanks for the video.

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks for watching!

[@woodtechlogixx7561]

Awesome board!! Great work, I see the river!! Video and music on point too!!

[@thewoodplank4376]

Very much appreciated!! 🙌

[@scottdesart275]

That cutting board is really beautiful. I’m going to try to make one similar. I don’t have any 8/4 walnut, but I have a bunch of 8/4 white oak. Just a little different

[@nobleynativo3404]

Gracias, hermoso trabajo

[@thewoodplank4376]

🙌

[@alana1079]

Beautiful work.

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks a lot! 🙏 very much appreciated

[@martingagnon5414]

Very nice!

[@thewoodplank4376]

🙌

[@Braddock54]

Looks great. Some of my favourite wood working videos on YT. 🤘

[@thewoodplank4376]

Wow, Thanks!! I hope to keep creating content as much as possible.

[@jimmosher468]

My wife watched this, and then used it as inspiration for the top of a tensegrity table that now sits in our family room. Appreciate your creativity.

[@thewoodplank4376]

I am sure that turned out beautiful 🙌

[@AndrewR74]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheDuttonExperience]

I usually do the juice groove about the same as the thickness of the piece symmetry is key

[@rottiwoodturning6184]

beautiful! Very professional working process

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks so much, that means a lot!

[@TheEdsousa]

another amazing job. my sincere congratulations

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thank you so much 😀

[@1963MAN]

Inspiring.

[@bigraymie]

Love your composition my friend.. As well as your woodworking skills 👍👍

[@thewoodplank4376]

Very Much Appreciated! 🙌

[@christopherzapatka4438]

Your videos are soothing and hypnotizing to watch. The work you do and the ideas that go into that work is absolutely remarkable. Thanks for sharing your love of nature and keep the videos rolling.

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it! I have some interesting videos in the works! 🙌

[@dokyunkim5847]

amazing work🙏

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thank you 🙌

[@user-dk5yr3zj8l]

The embodiment of ideas into a tangible reality is one of the characteristics of the creators; you are one of them!

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks so much!! 🙏

[@jeremyvargas3968]

this idea would go great with beetle kill wood i think. usually soft wood though, but the natural bluing would have done wonders

[@raulvaldez5361]

That is one the best Walnut cutting boards I have ever seen, you do very nice work.

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks so Much! I like designing single species boards, it can be challenging but the colors all belong together.

[@banswood7438]

Awesome work and video🎉 it inspired me

[@thewoodplank4376]

Well thank you, I happy to know some inspiration was found!

[@sueb4154]

What a wonderful use of Walnut sap wood, which usually seems to end up unused and in a scrap bin. Great relaxing scenery, music and voice over. But most importantly, the creation of an absolutely gorgeous cutting board. Awesome work! Thank you so much for simplifying the process and using the best of all glue spreaders: fingers and hands ...

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks so much for your feedback! Sapwood is really the secret sauce and helps me unlock so many more designs/ideas. After trying numerous glue applicators, nothing beat a good old fashioned hand plus its free! 😁 I really appreciate your support!

[@jaredriggs9084]

Bro... Love what U do, true passion man. Please try taking yr sanding up to like 600 or even 1500 U will be shocked how much more detail comes out! & Feels like glass

[@skoli55]

Awesome job. Love your chanel

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the support!

[@fernandorisso6510]

My admiration for your work, from Argentina. I am a hobby carpenter and I love your work. Congratulations

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks So Much!! 🙏

[@Txjape70]

Beautifully shot, and exquisitely crafted! Happy to be a subscriber, and I’m sure there will be many more to follow!

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks for the Sub! I have a lot of new content on the horizion 🙌

[@bradymcphail9690]

You’re a real artist man! In everything about this video! But the cutting board is amazing! truly!! I’d like to take ideas and lessons from your videos to make boards for my family. I’m very impressed.

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks for watching, and I wish you all the best on your creations!

[@antoniojordao5780]

Ficou muito bonito e única....💯💢💥💫

[@thewoodplank4376]

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[@tonyallenby7508]

you inspire me sooo much, currently making my very first board after kitting out my workshop. My tool selection not as nice as yours but I'll get there.

[@thewoodplank4376]

Most of my tools are second hand, its amazing how many you need to make a cutting board. The most important tool above all is free, its your own imagination.

[@tedpreston4155]

What a great intro! Your rustic shop is sure a lot cooler than mine!

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks! It's always a work in progress!

[@oscarpepe6852]

I am from Argentina, retired and amateur carpenter I admire your work and I have taken some of your designs for my boards, although the woods that are found here are not so pretty, I hope I can read this, regards. Oscar.

[@vaardwho5630]

You live in Heaven!

[@mikecondoluci53]

THATS BEAUTIFUL CANT BELIEVE SOMEONE GAVE YOU A THUMBS DOWN

[@nilscrawford4100]

Hey dude, just found your channel tonight. Was going to go to bed 4 hour ago but can't stop watching your vids. Im going down the Wood Plank rabbit hole fast! i really want to start making boards for myself. I've been watching other channels and although they are good, its very 'clinical' if that's the right word. What i love about your work is how you incorporate nature and the artistic thought process and creativity into the vids. Its a breath of fresh air that i can't stop inhaling. I love it. it really has inspired me to get cracking. As i don't have many tools to hand, you have made it seem accessible and possible with what i have. Thank you so much dude! Keep the videos coming and don't change your content style. Just love it!!

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I am happy to know there's such a thing as a "Wood Plank Rabbit Hole". Nature most certainly inspires the majority of my creations, and its one of the main reasons why I enjoy woodworking so much, the connection is real. I don't use any computer programs for my designs (those often feel "clinical") instead I let the grain direct the pattern or a sketch pad, it's way more organic that way. I wish you all the best on your woodworking journey and remember the most important tool in the shop is free.....its your own imagination. 🙌

[@danielcranston375]

Great idea to mimic a river or creek. When you first laid out the crosscut sections it came to life, i could see the water flowing and rocks under the surface! One thought, you have a lot or most of the pieces perpendicular to the direction the water is “flowing”, maybe you could rotate them 90 degrees? Awesome work and very relaxing video, love the scenery shots too.

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks for the kind words and your feedback! Thats a good idea about rotating the pieces. I am sure there will be a "river board" 2.0 at some point and I'll continue to try and improve the flow of the river, painting with wood has a steep learning curve 😁

[@bw162]

You captured it! I think what really made the difference is using narrower strips of inconsistent sap wood widths in the middle with consistent wider width heartwood on the outside. It really created the “blurred” effect of moving water. Kudos!

[@thewoodplank4376]

It's a slowly evolving design that has lots of potential, another way of adding to the water effect might be by adding a second panel to the mix. I'll have to give it another go one day. Thanks for watching!!

[@bw162]

@@thewoodplank4376 Second plank?? I am not following.

[@thewoodplank4376]

@@bw162 I usually try to build two or three separate panels and mix them all together, instead of using just one. The more panels usually translates into more of a gradient.

[@michaelpack1198]

My guess would be a Cataloochee Valley. 2nd guess would be Mingus Mill area. Do you teach any classes nearby? Beautiful work. Inspiring.

[@davo7512]

If you keep this up and maybe do some work with resin this channel could really blow up

[@kellyfagan3823]

What is the original thickness of all the boards. Great job !!!

[@joliekarno]

Love the use of heartwood to make this pattern. Have you considered making a video on your router mill?

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks! Ive had a few requests about my router sled so I am thinking I'll add a DIY to an upcoming video.

[@judysteed3476]

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[@chrisweigand1817]

You have inspired to make end grain bards. your work is amazing. Tightbond 2 DARK! what a great score! Thank you. I need your help with something please. Happens on edge grain and end grain boards every so often to me. Doesn't matter what glue I am using, 2 dark or 3. The glue line raises after finishing. You can feel it big time. The fact that it doesn't happen all the time has me puzzled. I have even had an end grain board that it only happened on the second d glue up glue line??? I rubbed side to side and felt nothing but rubbing top to bottom every line was raised? Am I using to much water when I raise the grain? Am I not letting the glue dry long enough before finish? 24 hours minimum. PLEASE HELP...

[@sleepyowl910]

😀👍 Great video! What grit is at 4:42? Thank you!

[@lindomarfranca6388]

Perfect 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@dawnweaver3556]

Love your videos. Inspired me to go a lot more creatively on my end grains! Do yours tend to weep out the oil when they are fully loaded? Mine seem to do this and makes me wonder if I saturated too much? Great content. Keep it coming!

[@thewoodplank4376]

I am really happy to hear it, the possibilities are "endless" 😁 I have noticed some species of wood tend to weep oil more than others such as hard maple, it shouldn't really pose any problems though. I let mine soak anywhere between 5 -10 minutes two times, endgrain can get thirsty!

[@danielmuoria3379]

Hi that's nice.but what is that liquid you are pouring on the board?

[@chrisbruckner1554]

Another great board and video. You may have mentioned this in previous videos, but what type of wax are you applying to finish your boards. Thank you and keep the videos coming!

[@thewoodplank4376]

I appreciate it! I make my board conditioner using a 3:1 mineral oil/beeswax combo. I've been experiment with a few new formulas though, hopefully I'll post more on those in the future.

[@elmaestro35]

Sir this was awesome, I started my business this year and am really learning a lot from your style. Thanks for sharing. Side question how does the steel wool work, it boggles my mind but I’ll trust you and use it when I need it.

[@thewoodplank4376]

The trick to using steel wool is adding a healthy amount of wax and applying light pressure, It typically will remove any light swirl marks. I wish you all the best with all of your woodworking endeavors 🙌

[@kimgilbertsen8216]

Hey I’m new. Does 8 quarter just basically mean 2 inches thick??

[@mariocorona2890]

What kind of wax are you using ?

[@jaspermccabe8720]

I’m just getting into making cutting boards what do you mean about watching which way is the grain of the wood is going? Should you rotate the directions or can it be running the same way

[@thewoodplank4376]

It's best to alternate grain direction if possible, much like the way a table top would be glued up. Basically one piece going up then one down, as the wood moves overtime this will helps things structurally.

[@sdiddles]

I can see this channel growing pretty quickly. Great content, well made. Amazing stuff man. How many times do you water pop? Just the one time?

[@thewoodplank4376]

I appreciate it, I still have a lot to learn with the video side and hope to keep improving, I like a good challenge! I normally water pop only once, normally after 150 grit. I've experimented with doing it twice and haven't noticed any real benefits.

[@brettulrich3115]

Beautiful work! Couple of questions. I apply oil until it stops soaking in, is that too much? It seems you don’t add feet to all your board, what goes into that decision?

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks! Endgrain gets thirsty, I usually soak them for 5-8 minutes, twice. You can also look for the air bubbles rising to the surface, when those stop you also should be good. I make some of my boards reversible (One side for meats one side for veggies), and I don't add feet for those boards.

[@dougbowman9651]

Jacob , that river stream board is a fabulous looking board. I would also like to try it myself . Would you be willing to share the dimensions

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks Doug! The final dimensions turned out to be 15"Wide x 21"Long x 2" thick. A robust board for sure!!

[@44drjohn]

Could you please provide the measurements of all the different pieces? I love your work!

[@thewoodplank4376]

I have to look and see if I have the Cutoffs for this board for the measuments, I essentially made them fairly random. One of my goals for the New Year is to offer my cutting board plans for download.

[@mmckeeha]

Just found this channel, what state are you located in? It’s gorgeous! I wouldn’t mind vacationing there!

[@thewoodplank4376]

Western NC, A truly beautiful location!

[@schmerer1]

That introductory forest and meadow scenes are beautiful, are they taken by your home & shop? Where is this?

[@thewoodplank4376]

Thanks! I live a short distance from The Great Smoky National Park, a great place to drum up some inspiration. They've also been building up the Elk population, they are a sight to see and we're actually bugling the day I filmed this.

[@schmerer1]

@@thewoodplank4376 Yes, the Smokies are beyond wonderful, we live in northern Atlanta so go there occasionally. Please don't stop showing this in your videos, it is a beautiful lead-in to your phenomenal craftsmanship.

[@ted4088]

Damn you make glue ups look easy, I always manage to get at least 1 piece slip slightly, making so much effort to flatten again. 😞

[@thewoodplank4376]

Glueups are always a little stressful, I've had many pieces shift and it doesn't take long before you try and save yourself the agony of that simple mistake.

[@iroman68]

Your boards are AMAZING!!! Also, the place where you live! what state?

[@thewoodplank4376]

I live in NC, it seems there's no shortage of inspiration here.

[@CarlosFandango73]

What beautiful countryside. Where is that?

[@thewoodplank4376]

Western North Carolina, It has a little bit of everything!

[@dougbowman9651]

Jacob , I also own a 735 therefore the boards I make are around 12.5 X 18" . What are the widths of your strips. I will try to send you a couple of pictures of edge grains I've made

[@thewoodplank4376]

Making the boards wider the planner certainly adds some labor to the process, Id say half the boards I make don't fit. Working for the day it isn't any issue any more, 25" should do it!!

[@randycovey1122]

I'm interested in purchasing one of your cutting boards how can I contact you to place an order?

[@stevexbishop]

J, what’s your thoughts on the amount of glue? You certainly use more than I thought was needed, do have certain experience that makes you use the amount you do?

[@thewoodplank4376]

I apply a healthy amount mostly because I am only applying it to one side, its quicker this way and with large glue ups time isn't on my side. The old saying "better safe than sorry" also apply here, if you go too thin you'll have gaps showing and weak spots.

[@abbashirkani1570]

Question, why do they pour soo much oil?

[@thewoodplank4376]

Endgrain is like a sponge and when they first get made they need to get saturated all the way through, that's why I let them soak. To keep it maintained, you need to apply oil or board conditioner at least once a month.

[@AlexAndThomson]

Красиво у вас получается,и место где творите тоже сказочное. Подскажите почему клей#2,а не #3

[@thewoodplank4376]

Я использую № 2 «Темный» для всех своих клеев для темного дерева, например, ореха. Это помогает убедиться, что клеевые линии не видны.

[@AlexAndThomson]

Понял,спасибо,просто #3 позиционируют как лучший клей для пищевых досок,блин можно запнуться .Чем больше смотришь видео мастеров тем больше вопросов,просто я начинающий.

[@judoyodan]

Holy fuck, this was better than porn.

[@navarroedwards8031]

From now on I will not pass up on walnut boards with sapwood.

[@thewoodplank4376]

Its the secret sauce!!!